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What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to find skilled, reliable VAs from top global platformsThe key traits that make a VA truly effective for your businessWhy communication and cultural alignment are essentialHow to treat your VA like a partner, not just an employeeWays to free up time and focus on high-impact work 

Thinking about turning your successful med spa into a franchise, or just asking for a friend? In this episode, guests Ryan Rose and Ryan Rao, executives at VIO Med Spa, share how they turned a single-location med spa into a national brand. Tune in to learn what it really takes to build a successful franchise in the health care space. Whether you are considering expansion or curious about franchising, this episode offers key insights into the strategic, legal, and operational hurdles that come with scaling a brand.    Chapters00:00 Intro00:54 Banter04:16 Ryan Rose and Ryan Rao Intro08:14 Tell us about your backgrounds that we did not discuss in the opening.13:34 Where does the name VIO come from? 15:26 This season our theme is asking for a friend. Our first question we will ask for a friend why should someone start a franchise?17:37 What are the biggest challenges franchisors face?  22:54 How does a franchise ensure brand consistency across many locations and states?  26:39 Access+  27:26 Legal Takeaways  29:31 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadattoStay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn  

Most founders dream of raising millions. Few survive the 153 “no's” it takes to get there.Behind every biotech breakthrough lies exhaustion — late-night calls, failed rounds, and investors who walk away at the finish line.What separates the ones who make it isn't luck or timing — it's resilience built into process.In this episode, Jason Foster, CEO of Ori Biotech, shares how he transformed relentless rejection into a billion-dollar trajectory. From rebuilding cell-therapy manufacturing to leading global teams through economic storms, Jason reveals how founders can systematize grit, master storytelling, and survive when everything seems to fall apart.You'll learn how to navigate fundraising winters, why leadership begins with self-care, and how to build companies that endure long after the hype fades. If you've ever doubted your path as a builder, this conversation will remind you that resilience is not a trait — it's a practice.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we cover the operational backbone of ecommerce businesses with industry thought leader Aran Kapila, CEO of leading integration platform HighCohesion. As ecommerce continues to grow, and tech stacks diversify, the importance of robust operations is more critical than ever. Aran shares invaluable insights on how businesses can streamline their operations to support growth and efficiency.Why ecommerce teams should listen:Scalability insights: learn how to prepare your operations for scaling, whether you're a fast-growing startup or an established brand. Efficiency tips: discover strategies to maintain quality and efficiency in back-office processes during rapid growth.Expert advice: learn from Aran and James' experience with large-scale integrations and operational transformations across various ecommerce platforms.Future-proofing: understand the importance of proactive planning and documentation to future-proof your business operations.Key discussion points:Operational transformation: the critical role of operational planning and minimising risk based on business size and tech maturity. Integration challenges: the importance of maintaining seamless tech stack integrations to avoid operational bottlenecks.Documentation and process flows: the need for thorough documentation to ensure smooth transitions and scalability.Project management: the necessity of having dedicated project management resources to oversee complex transformations.Chapters:[00:30] Introduction and Episode Overview[02:30] Importance of Operational Planning[08:30] Integration Challenges and Solutions[16:00] Role of Documentation in Scalability[21:00] Project Management in TransformationsThis episode is useful for teams looking to enhance their operational capabilities and drive sustainable growth. Tune in to gain actionable insights and strategies from industry experts.Subscribe to get the latest trends and insights in ecommerce direct to your inbox: http://eepurl.com/gJFLtj

How to Scale and Exit Your Business the Right Way: In-Depth Insights from Josh DavisMany founders and CEOs find themselves caught in the day-to-day grind, unsure how to grow their business sustainably—or how to prepare for an eventual exit. In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Josh Davis, five-time founder, Chairman and CEO of JL Davis Enterprises, and one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey and experience selling a fast-growing logistics company, Josh shares a step-by-step guide for scaling, systemizing, and ultimately creating a business that can thrive independently of its founder.Building for Scalability and Exit SuccessJosh emphasizes that every entrepreneur should build their business as if they plan to sell it, even if they never do. A “sale-ready” company—one with clear processes, reliable systems, and strong leadership—is not only more valuable to buyers but also far easier to manage. Founders who invest early in documentation, automation, and leadership development create companies that can grow sustainably and operate smoothly without their constant involvement.A critical part of scaling is having the right people in the right roles. Josh explains that businesses often plateau because of leadership gaps or founder dependency. He recommends regularly auditing your organizational structure, empowering key hires, and fostering a culture of ownership across all levels. By delegating effectively, founders free themselves to focus on strategy rather than daily operations.When it comes to exits, planning years in advance is key. The best outcomes happen when founders clean up financials early, minimize founder reliance, and work with experienced advisors well before they're ready to sell. Josh's firm helps business owners navigate this process, whether they're preparing for acquisition, seeking investors, or simply aiming for a more autonomous company.About Josh DavisJosh Davis is a five-time founder and the Chairman & CEO of JL Davis Enterprises, where he helps entrepreneurs scale and position their businesses for successful exits. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, Josh has led multiple ventures in logistics, consulting, and investment, combining hands-on leadership with a passion for mentorship and sustainable business growth.About JL Davis EnterprisesJL Davis Enterprises partners with founders and CEOs to optimize growth, streamline operations, and prepare businesses for sale or succession. The firm offers consulting, advisory, and acquisition services designed to help companies become more scalable, profitable, and self-sufficient. Learn more and access free resources at jldavisenterprises.com.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeJosh Davis on LinkedInJL Davis Enterprises WebsiteKey Episode HighlightsBuild your business as if you plan to sell it—whether you do or not.Hire and empower leaders who can run the business without constant founder input.Document and automate processes to enable scalability and efficiency.Prepare for a strategic exit years in advance, not months before selling.Invest in mentorship and expert advisors to avoid costly mistakes early on.ConclusionScaling and exiting a business successfully requires vision, structure, and discipline. As Josh Davis...

Welcome to Episode 413 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Microsoft has introduced a new file share-centric management model for Azure Files, aiming to eliminate the complexity of managing storage accounts. This model treats file shares as top-level Azure resources, allowing for easier automation, granular access control, and independent scaling. It also simplifies billing with transparent pricing and supports up to 1,000 file shares per subscription per region in the current preview. Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for access to live shows and more. Check out our membership options. Show Notes Simplifying file share management and control for Azure Files Plan to deploy Azure Files Create an Azure file share with Microsoft.FileShares (preview) Scalability and performance targets for Azure Files Understand Azure Files billing models More questions? Reach out to AzureFiles@microsoft.com About our guest   Connect with Will Gries on LinkedIn   About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

a16z crypto's CTO Eddy Lazzarin and partner Daren Matsuoka return for our annual State of Crypto to map where 2025 really is on the curve: a price–innovation cycle poised to hand the baton back to builders, Bitcoin holding ~50% share, and 70M people now using crypto on-chain out of 716M owners. We dig into why institutions are actually shipping (not just PR), how stablecoins now rival Visa-scale volumes and sit among top U.S. Treasury holders, why DEX spot share near 20% changes price discovery, and how perps, infra throughput, and fee-switch economics are reshaping revenue across chains. Plus: prediction markets' second act, the AI×crypto handshake (agents, proof-of-humanity, IP), and Bitcoin's long-dated quantum dilemma. ---

Have you ever considered how a single server can support countless applications and workloads at once?   In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, together with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil, explore the sophisticated technologies that make this possible in modern cloud data centers.   They discuss the roles of hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers, explaining how these innovations enable efficient resource sharing, robust security, and greater flexibility for organizations.   Cloud Tech Jumpstart: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/cloud-tech-jumpstart/152992 Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. -------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript:   00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and with me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services. Nikita: Hi everyone! For the last two weeks, we've been talking about different aspects of cloud data centers. In this episode, Orlando Gentil, Principal OCI Instructor at Oracle University, joins us once again to discuss how virtualization, through hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers, has transformed data centers. 00:58 Lois: That's right, Niki. We'll begin with a quick look at the history of virtualization and why it became so widely adopted. Orlando, what can you tell us about that?  Orlando: To truly grasp the power of virtualization, it's helpful to understand its journey from its humble beginnings with mainframes to its pivotal role in today's cloud computing landscape. It might surprise you, but virtualization isn't a new concept. Its roots go back to the 1960s with mainframes. In those early days, the primary goal was to isolate workloads on a single powerful mainframe, allowing different applications to run without interfering with each other. As we moved into the 1990s, the challenge shifted to underutilized physical servers. Organizations often had numerous dedicated servers, each running a single application, leading to significant waste of computing resources. This led to the emergence of virtualization as we know it today, primarily from the 1990s to the 2000s. The core idea here was to run multiple isolated operating systems on a single physical server. This innovation dramatically improved the resource utilization and laid the technical foundation for cloud computing, enabling the scalable and flexible environments we rely on today. 02:26 Nikita: Interesting. So, from an economic standpoint, what pushed traditional data centers to change and opened the door to virtualization? Orlando: In the past, running applications often meant running them on dedicated physical servers. This led to a few significant challenges. First, more hardware purchases. Every new application, every new project often required its own dedicated server. This meant constantly buying new physical hardware, which quickly escalated capital expenditure. Secondly, and hand-in-hand with more servers came higher power and cooling costs. Each physical server consumed power and generated heat, necessitating significant investment in electricity and cooling infrastructure. The more servers, the higher these operational expenses became. And finally, a major problem was unused capacity. Despite investing heavily in these physical servers, it was common for them to run well below their full capacity. Applications typically didn't need 100% of server's resources all the time. This meant we were wasting valuable compute power, memory, and storage, effectively wasting resources and diminishing the return of investment from those expensive hardware purchases. These economic pressures became a powerful incentive to find more efficient ways to utilize data center resources, setting the stage for technologies like virtualization. 04:05 Lois: I guess we can assume virtualization emerged as a financial game-changer. So, what kind of economic efficiencies did virtualization bring to the table? Orlando: From a CapEx or capital expenditure perspective, companies spent less on servers and data center expansion. From an OpEx or operational expenditure perspective, fewer machines meant lower electricity, cooling, and maintenance costs. It also sped up provisioning. Spinning a new VM took minutes, not days or weeks. That improved agility and reduced the operational workload on IT teams. It also created a more scalable, cost-efficient foundation which made virtualization not just a technical improvement, but a financial turning point for data centers. This economic efficiency is exactly what cloud providers like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure are built on, using virtualization to deliver scalable pay as you go infrastructure.  05:09 Nikita: Ok, Orlando. Let's get into the core components of virtualization. To start, what exactly is a hypervisor? Orlando: A hypervisor is a piece of software, firmware, or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines, also known as VMs. Its core function is to allow multiple virtual machines to run concurrently on a single physical host server. It acts as virtualization layer, abstracting the physical hardware resources like CPU, memory, and storage, and allocating them to each virtual machine as needed, ensuring they can operate independently and securely. 05:49 Lois: And are there types of hypervisors? Orlando: There are two primary types of hypervisors. The type 1 hypervisors, often called bare metal hypervisors, run directly on the host server's hardware. This means they interact directly with the physical resources offering high performance and security. Examples include VMware ESXi, Oracle VM Server, and KVM on Linux. They are commonly used in enterprise data centers and cloud environments. In contrast, type 2 hypervisors, also known as hosted hypervisors, run on top of an existing operating system like Windows or macOS. They act as an application within that operating system. Popular examples include VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, and Parallels. These are typically used for personal computing or development purposes, where you might run multiple operating systems on your laptop or desktop. 06:55 Nikita: We've spoken about the foundation provided by hypervisors. So, can we now talk about the virtual entities they manage: virtual machines? What exactly is a virtual machine and what are its fundamental characteristics? Orlando: A virtual machine is essentially a software-based virtual computer system that runs on a physical host computer. The magic happens with the hypervisor. The hypervisor's job is to create and manage these virtual environments, abstracting the physical hardware so that multiple VMs can share the same underlying resources without interfering with each other. Each VM operates like a completely independent computer with its own operating system and applications.  07:40 Lois: What are the benefits of this? Orlando: Each VM is isolated from the others. If one VM crashes or encounters an issue, it doesn't affect the other VMs running on the same physical host. This greatly enhances stability and security. A powerful feature is the ability to run different operating systems side-by-side on the very same physical host. You could have a Windows VM, a Linux VM, and even other specialized OS, all operating simultaneously. Consolidate workloads directly addresses the unused capacity problem. Instead of one application per physical server, you can now run multiple workloads, each in its own VM on a single powerful physical server. This dramatically improves hardware utilization, reducing the need of constant new hardware purchases and lowering power and cooling costs. And by consolidating workloads, virtualization makes it possible for cloud providers to dynamically create and manage vast pools of computing resources. This allows users to quickly provision and scale virtual servers on demand, tapping into these shared pools of CPU, memory, and storage as needed, rather than being tied to a single physical machine. 09:10 Oracle University's Race to Certification 2025 is your ticket to free training and certification in today's hottest technology. Whether you're starting with Artificial Intelligence, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Multicloud, or Oracle Data Platform, this challenge covers it all! Learn more about your chance to win prizes and see your name on the Leaderboard by visiting education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. That's education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. 09:54 Nikita: Welcome back! Orlando, let's move on to containers. Many see them as a lighter, more agile way to build and run applications. What's your take? Orlando: A container packages an application in all its dependencies, like libraries and other binaries, into a single, lightweight executable unit. Unlike a VM, a container shares the host operating system's kernel, running on top of the container runtime process. This architectural difference provides several key advantages. Containers are incredibly portable. They can be taken virtually anywhere, from a developer's laptop to a cloud environment, and run consistently, eliminating it works on my machine issues. Because containers share the host OS kernel, they don't need to bundle a full operating system themselves. This results in significantly smaller footprints and less administration overhead compared to VMs. They are faster to start. Without the need to boot a full operating system, containers can start up in seconds, or even milliseconds, providing rapid deployment and scaling capabilities. 11:12 Nikita: Ok. Throughout our conversation, you've spoken about the various advantages of virtualization but let's consolidate them now.  Orlando: From a security standpoint, virtualization offers several crucial benefits. Each VM operates in its own isolated sandbox. This means if one VM experiences a security breach, the impact is generally contained to that single virtual machine, significantly limiting the spread of potential threats across your infrastructure. Containers also provide some isolation. Virtualization allows for rapid recovery. This is invaluable for disaster recovery or undoing changes after a security incident. You can implement separate firewalls, access rules, and network configuration for each VM. This granular control reduces the overall exposure and attack surface across your virtualized environments, making it harder for malicious actors to move laterally. Beyond security, virtualization also brings significant advantages in terms of operational and agility benefits for IT management. Virtualization dramatically improves operational efficiency and agility. Things are faster. With virtualization, you can provision new servers or containers in minutes rather than days or weeks. This speed allows for quicker deployment of applications and services. It becomes much simpler to deploy consistent environment using templates and preconfigured VM images or containers. This reduces errors and ensures uniformity across your infrastructure. It's more scalable. Virtualization makes your infrastructure far more scalable. You can reshape VMs and containers to meet changing demands, ensuring your resources align precisely with your needs. These operational benefits directly contribute to the power of cloud computing, especially when we consider virtualization's role in enabling cloud and scalability. Virtualization is the very backbone of modern cloud computing, fundamentally enabling its scalability. It allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, maximizing hardware utilization, which is essential for cloud providers. This capability is core of infrastructure as a service offerings, where users can provision virtualized compute resources on demand. Virtualization makes services globally scalable. Resources can be easily deployed and managed across different geographic regions to meet worldwide demand. Finally, it provides elasticity, meaning resources can be automatically scaled up or down in response to fluctuating workloads, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. 14:21 Lois: That's amazing. Thank you, Orlando, for joining us once again.  Nikita: Yeah, and remember, if you want to learn more about the topics we covered today, go to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Cloud Tech Jumpstart course.  Lois: Well, that's all we have for today. Until next time, this is Lois Houston… Nikita: And Nikita Abraham, signing off! 14:40 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. 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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Scalability with Liz Heiman, Regarding Sales; Camille L. Miller, Soul Professional; and Executive Coach Joe Patneaude. The panel shares their origin stories and thoughts on building a sustainable, scalable business, along with things like customer service, leadership, and "drag." Goals - Joe: Do a self-assessment: Look at what you do on a daily basis as a leader, and decide what has to be you and what can be systemized - Camille: Look at everything that happens from the first conversation and the sale, and see what you can automate - Liz: Read The eMyth Revisited. Figure out all the tasks you do and how you do them, tell ChatGpt, and let it figure out the instructions Final Thoughts - Camille: Scale with yourself in mind - Liz: Scaling: Is it repeatable? What are core values? You have to have both to scale - Joe: It isn't about doing more, it's about doing more of the right things the right way Learn More About Liz Heiman: RegardingSales.com Camille L. Miller: SoulProfessional.com Joe Patneaude: JPCoachingNow.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog 52SecretsBook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "The Future of ERP," host Richard Howells talks with Deloitte partner Geraldine Aubert about choosing the right path for cloud ERP transformation—whether to start fresh with a greenfield implementation or upgrade existing systems with brownfield. Geraldine shares insights from decades of SAP experience, highlighting how automation, AI, and strategic rollout planning enable companies to improve compliance, scale globally, and drive sustainable innovation. Learn about real-world challenges, practical trade-offs, and key success factors like strong people engagement and governance. Geraldine's perspective offers a blueprint for businesses aiming to future-proof their operations amid rapid digital change. Tune in to discover ideas to fuel your ERP journey and why smart transformation is about balancing speed with lasting value.

How do you keep pace with rising PCB complexity while ensuring scalability and innovation? What you'll learn… (00:40) David Haboud's career journey and what drew him to Siemens (02:50) Aligning personal vision with Siemens mission of digital transformation and sustainability (04:50) The role of a technical audience manager in amplifying customer voices (07:00) Why integrated ecosystems outperform siloed toolchains (08:40) Today's biggest challenges in PCB design: complexity, time-to-market, and supply chain volatility (10:50) What is the true cost of the decisions you make and how they impact downstream? (13:10) Hidden costs in component libraries and the case for smarter automation (15:31) How automation has always been part of EDA—and what's next (18:40) Scalability of Xpedition Standard and what it means for engineers and SMBs (23:30) The future of PCB design: AI integration, sustainability, and smarter business-driven design More about the episode… In this episode of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez welcomes Siemens newest co-host, David Haboud, Senior Technical Audience Manager at Siemens EDA. With over a decade of experience spanning embedded software and hardware product marketing, David shares how his career has been shaped by bridging gaps between domains and amplifying the user's voice in product development. Together, Steph and David explore how Siemens fully integrated digital thread transforms the way products move from concept to manufacturing—eliminating translation errors, reducing wasted time, and enabling true digital twins. They discuss the hidden costs of component selection, how scalability in solutions like Xpedition Standard empowers both startups and enterprises, and why automation and AI are key to unlocking engineers' full potential. The conversation also dives into the challenges facing modern PCB designers: supply chain volatility, increasing design complexity, and time-to-market pressure. Steph and David emphasize the importance of training the next generation of engineers, academia collaboration, and adopting scalable ecosystems that grow with business needs. This episode is ideal for PCB designers, electrical engineers, design managers, SMBs, and enterprises who want to harness scalability, digital transformation, and smarter automation in their workflows. Connect with Steph Chavez: LinkedIn Website Connect with David Haboud LinkedIn Website

Have you ever wondered where all your digital memories, work projects, or favorite photos actually live in the cloud?   In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil to discuss cloud storage.   They explore how data is carefully organized, the different ways it can be stored, and what keeps it safe and easy to find.   Cloud Tech Jumpstart: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/cloud-tech-jumpstart/152992   Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/   X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript:    00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Nikita: Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Nikita Abraham, Team Lead of Editorial Services with Oracle University, and with me is Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs. Lois: Hey there! Last week, we spoke about the differences between traditional and cloud data centers, and covered components like CPU, RAM, and operating systems. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, I'd suggest going back and listening to it before you dive into this one.  Nikita: Joining us again is Orlando Gentil, Principal OCI Instructor at Oracle University, and we're going to ask him about another fundamental concept: storage. 01:04 Lois: That's right, Niki. Hi Orlando! Thanks for being with us again today. You introduced cloud data centers last week, but tell us, how is data stored and accessed in these centers?  Orlando: At a fundamental level, storage is where your data resides persistently. Data stored on a storage device is accessed by the CPU and, for specialized tasks, the GPU. The RAM acts as a high-speed intermediary, temporarily holding data that the CPU and the GPU are actively working on. This cyclical flow ensures that applications can effectively retrieve, process, and store information, forming the backbone for our computing operations in the data center. 01:52 Nikita: But how is data organized and controlled on disks? Orlando: To effectively store and manage data on physical disks, a structured approach is required, which is defined by file systems and permissions. The process began with disks. These are the raw physical storage devices. Before data can be written to them, disks are typically divided into partitions. A partition is a logical division of a physical disk that acts as if it were a separated physical disk. This allows you to organize your storage space and even install multiple operating systems on a single drive. Once partitions are created, they are formatted with a file system. 02:40 Nikita: Ok, sorry but I have to stop you there. Can you explain what a file system is? And how is data organized using a file system?  Orlando: The file system is the method and the data structure that an operating system uses to organize and manage files on storage devices. It dictates how data is named, is stored, retrieved, and managed on the disk, essentially providing the roadmap for data. Common file systems include NTFS for Windows and ext4 or XFS for Linux. Within this file system, data is organized hierarchically into directories, also known as folders. These containers help to logically group related files, which are the individual units of data, whether they are documents, images, videos, or applications. Finally, overseeing this entire organization are permissions.  03:42 Lois: And what are permissions? Orlando: Permissions define who can access a specific files and directories and what actions they are allowed to perform-- for example, read, write, or execute. This access control, often managed by user, group, and other permissions, is fundamental for security, data integrity, and multi-user environments within a data center.  04:09 Lois: Ok, now that we have a good understanding of how data is organized logically, can we talk about how data is stored locally within a server?   Orlando: Local storage refers to storage devices directly attached to a server or computer. The three common types are Hard Disk Drive. These are traditional storage devices using spinning platters to store data. They offer large capacity at a lower cost per gigabyte, making them suitable for bulk data storage when high performance isn't the top priority. Unlike hard disks, solid state drives use flash memory to store data, similar to USB drives but on a larger scale. They provide significantly faster read and write speeds, better durability, and lower power consumption than hard disks, making them ideal for operating systems, applications, and frequently accessed data. Non-Volatile Memory Express is a communication interface specifically designed for solid state that connects directly to the PCI Express bus. NVME offers even faster performance than traditional SATA-based solid state drives by reducing latency and increasing bandwidth, making it the top choice for demanding workloads that require extreme speed, such as high-performance databases and AI applications. Each type serves different performance and cost requirements within a data center. While local storage is essential for immediate access, data center also heavily rely on storage that isn't directly attached to a single server.  05:59 Lois: I'm guessing you're hinting at remote storage. Can you tell us more about that, Orlando? Orlando: Remote storage refers to data storage solutions that are not physically connected to the server or client accessing them. Instead, they are accessed over the network. This setup allows multiple clients or servers to share access to the same storage resources, centralizing data management and improving data availability. This architecture is fundamental to cloud computing, enabling vast pools of shared storage that can be dynamically provisioned to various users and applications. 06:35 Lois: Let's talk about the common forms of remote storage. Can you run us through them? Orlando: One of the most common and accessible forms of remote storage is Network Attached Storage or NAS. NAS is a dedicated file storage device connected to a network that allows multiple users and client devices to retrieve data from a centralized disk capacity. It's essentially a server dedicated to serving files. A client connects to the NAS over the network. And the NAS then provides access to files and folders. NAS devices are ideal for scenarios requiring shared file access, such as document collaboration, centralized backups, or serving media files, making them very popular in both home and enterprise environments. While NAS provides file-level access over a network, some applications, especially those requiring high performance and direct block level access to storage, need a different approach.  07:38 Nikita: And what might this approach be?  Orlando: Internet Small Computer System Interface, which provides block-level storage over an IP network. iSCSI or Internet Small Computer System Interface is a standard that allows the iSCSI protocol traditionally used for local storage to be sent over IP networks. Essentially, it enables servers to access storage devices as if they were directly attached even though they are located remotely on the network.  This means it can leverage standard ethernet infrastructure, making it a cost-effective solution for creating high performance, centralized storage accessible over an existing network. It's particularly useful for server virtualization and database environments where block-level access is preferred. While iSCSI provides block-level access over standard IP, for environments demanding even higher performance, lower latency, and greater dedicated throughput, a specialized network is often deployed.  08:47 Nikita: And what's this specialized network called? Orlando: Storage Area Network or SAN. A Storage Area Network or SAN is a high-speed network specifically designed to provide block-level access to consolidated shared storage. Unlike NAS, which provides file level access, a SAN presents a storage volumes to servers as if they were local disks, allowing for very high performance for applications like databases and virtualized environments. While iSCSI SANs use ethernet, many high-performance SANs utilize fiber channel for even faster and more reliable data transfer, making them a cornerstone of enterprise data centers where performance and availability are paramount. 09:42 Oracle University's Race to Certification 2025 is your ticket to free training and certification in today's hottest technology. Whether you're starting with Artificial Intelligence, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Multicloud, or Oracle Data Platform, this challenge covers it all! Learn more about your chance to win prizes and see your name on the Leaderboard by visiting education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. That's education.oracle.com/race-to-certification-2025. 10:26 Nikita: Welcome back! Orlando, are there any other popular storage paradigms we should know about? Orlando: Beyond file level and block level storage, cloud environments have popularized another flexible and highly scalable storage paradigm, object storage.  Object storage is a modern approach to storing data, treating each piece of data as a distinct, self-contained unit called an object. Unlike file systems that organize data in a hierarchy or block storage that breaks data into fixed size blocks, object storage manages data as flat, unstructured objects. Each object is stored with unique identifiers and rich metadata, making it highly scalable and flexible for massive amounts of data. This service handles the complexity of storage, providing access to vast repositories of data. Object storage is ideal for use cases like cloud-native applications, big data analytics, content distribution, and large-scale backups thanks to its immense scalability, durability, and cost effectiveness. While object storage is excellent for frequently accessed data in rapidly growing data sets, sometimes data needs to be retained for very long periods but is accessed infrequently. For these scenarios, a specialized low-cost storage tier, known as archive storage, comes into play. 12:02 Lois: And what's that exactly? Orlando: Archive storage is specifically designed for long-term backup and retention of data that you rarely, if ever, access. This includes critical information, like old records, compliance data that needs to be kept for regulatory reasons, or disaster recovery backups. The key characteristics of archive storage are extremely low cost per gigabyte, achieved by optimizing for infrequent access rather than speed. Historically, tape backup systems were the common solution for archiving, where data from a data center is moved to tape. In modern cloud environments, this has evolved into cloud backup solutions. Cloud-based archiving leverages high-cost, effective during cloud storage tiers that are purpose built for long term retention, providing a scalable and often more reliable alternative to physical tapes. 13:05 Lois: Thank you, Orlando, for taking the time to talk to us about the hardware and software layers of cloud data centers. This information will surely help our listeners to make informed decisions about cloud infrastructure to meet their workload needs in terms of performance, scalability, cost, and management.  Nikita: That's right, Lois. And if you want to learn more about what we discussed today, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Cloud Tech Jumpstart course.  Lois: In our next episode, we'll take a look at more of the fundamental concepts within modern cloud environments, such as Hypervisors, Virtualization, and more. I can't wait to learn more about it. Until then, this is Lois Houston… Nikita: And Nikita Abraham, signing off! 13:47 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.  

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Paul Sztorc, CEO of Layer2 Labs, about Bitcoin's evolution, the limitations of the Lightning Network, and how his ideas for drivechains and merge-mined sidechains could transform scalability and privacy on the Bitcoin network. They cover everything from Zcash's zero-knowledge proofs and “moon math” to the block size wars, sound money, and the economic realities behind crypto hype cycles. Paul also explains his projects like Zside and Thunder, which aim to bring features like Zcash-style privacy and high-speed transactions to Bitcoin. Listeners can try Layer2 Labs' software or learn more at layer2labs.com/download.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop opens with Paul Sztorc from Layer2 Labs, discussing the connection between Bitcoin and Zcash and how privacy could be added through zero-knowledge proofs.05:00 Paul critiques early Layer 2s like Rootstock and Lightning, calling many “not real” or custodial, and compares the current scene to the .com bubble.10:00 They explore media hype, Silicon Valley culture, and crypto's cycles of optimism and collapse, mentioning Theranos, FTX, and fake-it-till-you-make-it culture.15:00 Conversation shifts to sound money, government spending, and how Bitcoin could improve fiscal responsibility, referencing Milton Friedman's ideas.20:00 Paul questions Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, explaining flawed incentives and better direct ownership logic.25:00 They move into geopolitics and The Sovereign Individual, discussing borders, state control, and the future of digital sovereignty.30:00 Paul explains zero-knowledge proofs, Zcash's “moon math,” and the evolution from sapling to Halo 2 for better privacy.35:00 The topic turns to drivechains, BIP300, and Layer2 Labs' projects like Zside and Thunder, built for real Bitcoin scalability.40:00 Paul explains why Lightning fails, liquidity limits, and why true scaling requires optional L2s with large block capacity.45:00 They discuss the block size war, merge mining, and how miners and nodes interact in Bitcoin's structure.50:00 Paul breaks down the Merkle tree, block headers, and SHA-256 puzzles miners race to solve for proof-of-work.55:00 The episode closes with how L1–L2 coordination works, the mechanics of slow withdrawals, and secondary markets in drivechains.Key InsightsBitcoin's privacy gap and Zcash's influence: Paul Sztorc begins by explaining how Bitcoin lacks true privacy since senders, receivers, and amounts are visible on-chain. He describes Zcash as a model for achieving anonymity through zero-knowledge proofs and explains how Layer2 Labs aims to bring that same level of privacy to Bitcoin without introducing a new altcoin or token.The failure of current Layer 2 solutions: Paul argues that existing Bitcoin Layer 2s like Lightning and Rootstock are flawed—either custodial, inefficient, or deceptive. He compares today's crypto landscape to the dot-com bubble, full of overhyped projects and scams that will collapse before the genuine solutions survive.Sound money and political accountability: The discussion expands beyond technology to economics, as Paul highlights how unsustainable government debt and spending distort incentives. He believes Bitcoin could restore discipline to fiscal systems by forcing real accounting and limiting the political capacity to inflate or borrow endlessly.Corporate Bitcoin strategies are often misguided: Paul criticizes companies like MicroStrategy for treating Bitcoin as a speculative treasury asset instead of using it for real utility. He argues that investors should just buy Bitcoin directly rather than buy shares in companies that hold it, since intermediaries introduce unnecessary risk, fees, and opacity.Drivechains as Bitcoin's missing scalability link: Sztorc presents drivechains, outlined in his proposal BIP300, as the practical way to scale Bitcoin. Drivechains allow multiple Layer 2s to exist simultaneously, each optimized for specific features like privacy, larger blocks, or smart contracts, all while using the same 21 million BTC.Lightning Network's structural limitations: Paul dismantles Lightning's core assumptions, pointing out that it cannot scale globally because each channel requires on-chain transactions and constant liquidity maintenance. He calls Lightning a “Theranos of Bitcoin,” arguing that it distracts the community from genuine, scalable innovation.Merge mining and the path to Bitcoin's future: The episode concludes with Paul describing merge mining as the mechanism that unites L1 and L2 securely, letting miners earn more revenue without extra work. He envisions a Bitcoin ecosystem where optional, diverse L2s provide privacy, speed, and flexibility—anchored by a lean, reliable L1 base.

UiPath (PATH) has soared as it adds new partners to its portfolio, from OpenAI to Microsoft's (MSFT) Azure. George Tsilis talks about the company's sudden surge of interest sparked by these partnerships and scalability in A.I. and robotics. He talks about whether UiPath can continue its parabolic move.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Intricon specializes in designing, molding, and assembling some of the smallest and smartest components in the medical device industry. Our guest, Jay Tavakolian, Operations Program Director at Intricon, shares insights into the precision, scalability, and innovation behind building micro medical devices that serve critical applications in surgical navigation, wearables, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies. The conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges of working at the micro scale—from molding and tooling to advanced automation and 3D manufacturing techniques. Discover how Intricon enhances production capacity while minimizing risk, ensuring that every device meets the highest medical standards.Sponsored By:

The Role of Venture Capital Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Venture capital brings innovation and growth to many industries. The VC model provides funding to startups to innovate and provide new products and business models. VC funding seeks out innovative ideas that are scalable. Scalability enables startups to transform the industry. The tech industry uses venture capital to fund new ideas and disrupt existing business models.  The biotech and healthcare industry use VC  to find new drugs and medical devices that improve efficacy and reduce cost. The consumer product industry uses it to create new products and build brands. The cleantech industry uses it to transform the economy into a more sustainable future. Venture capital brings funding that enables a transformation for growth, fostering innovation. By providing a high return to investors in successful startups, the VC model transforms economics at scale. The key to venture capital is high growth coupled with a scalable business model. Any industry with that potential is a candidate for the VC model. Consider how venture capital can bring growth to your industry.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Gm! This week Michael Marcantonio joins the show to discuss the future of Solana & DeFi. We deep dive into Michael's thesis for internet capital markets, Solana's decentralized Nasdaq end state, the role of DATs in DeFi, the Galaxy business model & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Michael: https://x.com/marcryptonio Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) The Ultimate Solana Thesis (5:27) DeFi At Galaxy (7:21) Solana's Decentralized Nasdaq Thesis (12:32) Katana Ad (13:35) Forward Industries & Solana DATs (34:22) Integrating DeFi With Solana DATs (42:18) Internet Capital Markets (52:51) Katana Ad (53:54) The Rise of Prop AMMs (1:04:33) The Galaxy Business Model & Launching GalaxyOne (1:12:11) L1s, L2s & Scalability (1:27:40) What Does Solana Need To Improve? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Curious about what really goes on inside a cloud data center?   In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil about how cloud data centers are transforming the way organizations manage technology.   They explore the differences between traditional and cloud data centers, the roles of CPUs, GPUs, and RAM, and why operating systems and remote access matter more than ever.   Cloud Tech Jumpstart: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/cloud-tech-jumpstart/152992   Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/   X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and with me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services.   Nikita: Hi everyone! Today, we're covering the fundamentals you need to be successful in a cloud environment. If you're new to cloud, coming from a SaaS environment, or planning to move from on-premises to the cloud, you won't want to miss this. With us today is Orlando Gentil, Principal OCI Instructor at Oracle University. Hi Orlando! Thanks for joining us.   01:01 Lois: So Orlando, we know that Oracle has been a pioneer of cloud technologies and has been pivotal in shaping modern cloud data centers, which are different from traditional data centers. For our listeners who might be new to this, could you tell us what a traditional data center is?  Orlando: A traditional data center is a physical facility that houses an organization's mission critical IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and networking equipment, all managed on site.   01:32 Nikita: So why would anyone want to use a cloud data center?  Orlando: The traditional model requires significant upfront investment in physical hardware, which you are then responsible for maintaining along with the underlying infrastructure like physical security, HVAC, backup power, and communication links.  In contrast, cloud data centers offer a more agile approach. You essentially rent the infrastructure you need, paying only for what you use. In the traditional data center, scaling resources up and down can be a slow and complex process.  On cloud data centers, scaling is automated and elastic, allowing resources to adjust dynamically based on demand. This shift allows business to move their focus from the constant upkeep of infrastructure to innovation and growth.  The move represents a shift from maintenance to momentum, enabling optimized costs and efficient scaling. This fundamental shift is how IT infrastructure is managed and consumed, and precisely what we mean by moving to the cloud.  02:39 Lois: So, when we talk about moving to the cloud, what does it really mean for businesses today?  Orlando: Moving to the cloud represents the strategic transition from managing your own on-premise hardware and software to leveraging internet-based computing services provided by a third-party.  This involves migrating your applications, data, and IT operations to a cloud environment. This transition typically aims to reduce operational overhead, increase flexibility, and enhance scalability, allowing organizations to focus more on their core business functions.    03:17 Nikita: Orlando, what's the “brain” behind all this technology?  Orlando: A CPU or Central Processing Unit is the primary component that performs most of the processing inside the computer or server. It performs calculations handling the complex mathematics and logic that drive all applications and software.  It processes instructions, running tasks, and operations in the background that are essential for any application. A CPU is critical for performance, as it directly impacts the overall speed and efficiency of the data center.  It also manages system activities, coordinating user input, various application tasks, and the flow of data throughout the system. Ultimately, the CPU drives data center workloads from basic server operations to powering cutting edge AI applications.  04:10 Lois: To better understand how a CPU achieves these functions and processes information so efficiently, I think it's important for us to grasp its fundamental architecture. Can you briefly explain the fundamental architecture of a CPU, Orlando?  Orlando: When discussing CPUs, you will often hear about sockets, cores, and threads. A socket refers to the physical connection on the motherboard where a CPU chip is installed.  A single server motherboard can have one or more sockets, each holding a CPU. A core is an independent processing unit within a CPU. Modern CPUs often have multiple cores, enabling them to handle several instructions simultaneously, thus increasing processing power.  Think of it as having multiple mini CPUs on a single chip. Threads are virtual components that allow a single CPU core to handle multiple sequence of instructions or threads concurrently. This technology, often called hyperthreading, makes a single core appear as two logical processors to the operating system, further enhancing efficiency.  05:27 Lois: Ok. And how do CPUs process commands?  Orlando: Beyond these internal components, CPUs are also designed based on different instruction set architectures which dictate how they process commands.   CPU architectures are primarily categorized in two designs-- Complex Instruction Set Computer or CISC and Reduced Instruction Set Computer or RISC. CISC processors are designed to execute complex instructions in a single step, which can reduce the number of instructions needed for a task, but often leads to a higher power consumption.  These are commonly found in traditional Intel and AMD CPUs. In contrast, RISC processors use a simpler, more streamlined set of instructions. While this might require more steps for a complex task, each step is faster and more energy efficient. This architecture is prevalent in ARM-based CPUs.  06:34 Are you looking to boost your expertise in enterprise AI? Check out the Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications Developers course and professional certification—now available through Oracle University. This course helps you build, customize, and deploy AI Agents for Fusion HCM, SCM, and CX, with hands-on labs and real-world case studies. Ready to set yourself apart with in-demand skills and a professional credential? Learn more and get started today! Visit mylearn.oracle.com for more details.     07:09 Nikita: Welcome back! We were discussing CISC and RISC processors. So Orlando, where are they typically deployed? Are there any specific computing environments and use cases where they excel?  Orlando: On the CISC side, you will find them powering enterprise virtualization and server workloads, such as bare metal hypervisors in large databases where complex instructions can be efficiently processed. High performance computing that includes demanding simulations, intricate analysis, and many traditional machine learning systems.  Enterprise software suites and business applications like ERP, CRM, and other complex enterprise systems that benefit from fewer steps per instruction. Conversely, RISC architectures are often preferred for cloud-native workloads such as Kubernetes clusters, where simpler, faster instructions and energy efficiency are paramount for distributed computing.  Mobile device management and edge computing, including cell phones and IoT devices where power efficiency and compact design are critical. Cost optimized cloud hosting supporting distributed workloads where the cumulative energy savings and simpler design lead to more economical operations.  The choice between CISC and RISC depends heavily on the specific workload and performance requirements. While CPUs are versatile generalists, handling a broad range of tasks, modern data centers also heavily rely on another crucial processing unit for specialized workloads.  08:54 Lois: We've spoken a lot about CPUs, but our conversation would be incomplete without understanding what a Graphics Processing Unit is and why it's important. What can you tell us about GPUs, Orlando?  Orlando: A GPU or Graphics Processing Unit is distinct from a CPU. While the CPU is a generalist excelling at sequential processing and managing a wide variety of tasks, the GPU is a specialist.  It is designed specifically for parallel compute heavy tasks. This means it can perform many calculations simultaneously, making it incredibly efficient for workloads like rendering graphics, scientific simulations, and especially in areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence, where massive parallel computation is required.  In the modern data center, GPUs are increasingly vital for accelerating these specialized, data intensive workloads.   09:58 Nikita: Besides the CPU and GPU, there's another key component that collaborates with these processors to facilitate efficient data access. What role does Random Access Memory play in all of this?  Orlando: The core function of RAM is to provide faster access to information in use. Imagine your computer or server needing to retrieve data from a long-term storage device, like a hard drive. This process can be relatively slow.  RAM acts as a temporary high-speed buffer. When your CPU or GPU needs data, it first checks RAM. If the data is there, it can be accessed almost instantaneously, significantly speeding up operations.  This rapid access to frequently used data and programming instructions is what allows applications to run smoothly and systems to respond quickly, making RAM a critical factor in overall data center performance.  While RAM provides quick access to active data, it's volatile, meaning data is lost when power is off, or persistent data storage, the information that needs to remain available even after a system shut down.   11:14 Nikita: Let's now talk about operating systems in cloud data centers and how they help everything run smoothly. Orlando, can you give us a quick refresher on what an operating system is, and why it is important for computing devices?  Orlando: At its core, an operating system, or OS, is the fundamental software that manages all the hardware and software resources on a computer. Think of it as a central nervous system that allows everything else to function.  It performs several critical tasks, including managing memory, deciding which programs get access to memory and when, managing processes, allocating CPU time to different tasks and applications, managing files, organizing data on storage devices, handling input and output, facilitate communication between the computer and its peripherals, like keyboards, mice, and displays. And perhaps, most importantly, it provides the user interface that allows us to interact with the computer.  12:19 Lois: Can you give us a few examples of common operating systems?  Orlando: Common operating system examples you are likely familiar with include Microsoft Windows and MacOS for personal computers, iOS and Android for mobile devices, and various distributions of Linux, which are incredibly prevalent in servers and increasingly in cloud environments.  12:41 Lois: And how are these operating systems specifically utilized within the demanding environment of cloud data centers?  Orlando: The two dominant operating systems in data centers are Linux and Windows. Linux is further categorized into enterprise distributions, such as Oracle Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, which offer commercial support and stability, and community distributions, like Ubuntu and CentOS, which are developed and maintained by communities and are often free to use.  On the other side, we have Windows, primarily represented by Windows Server, which is Microsoft's server operating system known for its robust features and integration with other Microsoft products. While both Linux and Windows are powerful operating systems, their licensing modes can differ significantly, which is a crucial factor to consider when deploying them in a data center environment.  13:43 Nikita: In what way do the licensing models differ?  Orlando: When we talk about licensing, the differences between Linux and Windows become quite apparent. For Linux, Enterprise Distributions come with associated support fees, which can be bundled into the initial cost or priced separately. These fees provide access to professional support and updates. On the other hand, Community Distributions are typically free of charge, with some providers offering basic community-driven support.  Windows server, in contrast, is a commercial product. Its license cost is generally included in the instance cost when using cloud providers or purchased directly for on-premise deployments. It's also worth noting that some cloud providers offer a bring your own license, or BYOL program, allowing organizations to use their existing Windows licenses in the cloud, which can sometimes provide cost efficiencies.  14:46 Nikita: Beyond choosing an operating system, are there any other important aspects of data center management?  Orlando: Another critical aspect of data center management is how you remotely access and interact with your servers. Remote access is fundamental for managing servers in a data center, as you are rarely physically sitting in front of them. The two primary methods that we use are SSH, or secure shell, and RDP, remote desktop.  Secure shell is widely used for secure command line access for Linux servers. It provides an encrypted connection, allowing you to execute commands, transfer files, and manage your servers securely from a remote location. The remote desktop protocol is predominantly used for graphical remote access to Windows servers. RDP allows you to see and interact with the server's desktop interface, just as if you were sitting directly in front of it, making it ideal for tasks that require a graphical user interface.  15:54 Lois: Thank you so much, Orlando, for shedding light on this topic.    Nikita: Yeah, that's a wrap for today! To learn more about what we discussed, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Cloud Tech Jumpstart course. In our next episode, we'll take a close look at how data is stored and managed. Until then, this is Nikita Abraham…   Lois: And Lois Houston, signing off!   16:16 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.

You see the brand name on the tag, but we found the company that powers everything behind it. PDS Limited is the Value-Focused global infrastructure powerhouse. Group CEO Sanjay Jain gives us a rare look into how major retailers define the single most important word in fashion: Value. He also shares a personal lesson from a favorite movie character and his bullish outlook on the "exploding" future of Indian retail. What You'll Learn: The Core Selling Point: Why "Value" is the one word that determines whether a piece of clothing sells, and how its definition changes based on the customer segment. The India Paradox: The "globally integrated, yet locally rooted" characteristics of the 18+ Indian youth, making a pan-India retail strategy a careful aggregation of clusters. From Landfill to Legacy: The circular economy innovations, including converting textile waste into anti-combustible bricks to actively combat clothes pollution. Scaling Secrets: The two qualities PDS seeks when investing in founders: Differentiation (disruptive idea/consumption) and Scalability.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron emphasizes the critical importance of having an intentional admin day for practice owners. He discusses how this day should be dedicated to working on the business rather than in it, focusing on growth strategies, analyzing business processes, and evaluating marketing efforts. He highlights the need for standard operating procedures, financial awareness, and transitioning from a technician mindset to a CEO mindset. He provides actionable steps for maximizing admin days and stresses the importance of building a strong front desk team and enhancing client experience.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Your admin day is the most important day of the week.This is your business growth engine.Every hour you spend working on your business saves you 10 hours.The real mistake skipping admin day equals skipping scalability.Growth creates complexity and only intentional strategy simplifies it.Protect one day, your business depends on it.The top 10% of owners never treat admin day as optional.You need to be managing reviews weekly.Are you still operating like a technician?Your admin day is your growth day, your wealth building day.Unlock the Secrets to Success in Medical Aesthetics & Wellness with "Medical Millionaire"Welcome to "Medical Millionaire," the essential podcast for owners and entrepreneurs inMedspas, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Cosmetic Dental, and Elective Wellness Practices! Dive deep into marketing strategies, scaling your medical practice, attracting high-end clients, and staying ahead with the latest industry trends. Our episodes are packed with insights from industry leaders to boost revenue, enhance patient satisfaction, and master marketing techniques.Our Host, Cameron Hemphill, has been in Aesthetics for over 10 years and has supported over 1,000 Practices, including 2,300 providers. He has worked with some of the industry's most well-recognized brands, practice owners, and key opinion leaders.Tune in every week to transform your practice into a thriving, profitable venture with expert guidance on the following categories...-Marketing-CRM-Patient Bookings-Industry Trends Backed By Data-EMR's-Finance-Sales-Mindset-Workflow Automation-Technology-Tech Stack-Patient RetentionLearn how to take your Medical Aesthetics Practice from the following stages....-Startup-Growth-Optimize-Exit Inquire Here:http://get.growth99.com/mm/

This week on The Data Stack Show, Alexander Patrushev joins John to share his journey from working on mainframes at IBM to leading AI infrastructure innovation at Nebius, with stops at VMware and AWS along the way. The discussion explores the evolution of AI and cloud infrastructure, the five pillars of successful machine learning projects, and the unique challenges of building and operating modern AI data centers—including energy consumption, cooling, and networking. Alexander also delves into the practicalities of infrastructure as code, the importance of data quality, and offers actionable advice for those looking to break into the AI field. Key takeaways include the need for strong data foundations, thoughtful project selection, and the value of leveraging existing skills and tools to succeed in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Don't miss this great conversation.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Alexander's Background and Early Career at IBM (1:06)Moving From Mainframes to Virtualization at VMware (4:09)Transitioning to AWS and Machine Learning Projects (8:22)What Was Missed From Mainframes and the Rise of Public Cloud (9:03)Security, Performance, and Economics in Cloud Infrastructure (12:40)The Five Pillars of Successful Machine Learning Projects (15:02)Choosing the Right ML Project: Data, Impact, and Existing Solutions (18:01)Real-World AI and ML Use Cases Across Industries (19:42)Building Specialized AI Clouds Versus Hyperscalers (22:08)Performance, Scalability, and Reliability in AI Infrastructure (25:18)Data Center Energy Consumption and Power Challenges (28:41)Cooling, Networking, and Supporting Systems in AI Data Centers (30:06)Infrastructure as Code and Tooling in AI (31:50)Lowering Complexity for AI Developers and the Role of Abstraction (34:08)Startup Opportunities in the AI Stack (38:53)When to Fine-Tune or Post-Train Foundation Models (43:41)Comparing and Testing Models With Tool Use (47:49)Skills and Advice for Entering the AI Field (49:18)Final Thoughts and Encouragement for AI Newcomers (52:31)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, customer data infrastructure that enables you to deliver real-time customer event data everywhere it's needed to power smarter decisions and better customer experiences. Each week, we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this insightful episode of The Future of ERP, Ryan Throop from IBM joins hosts Richard Howells and Oyku Ilgar to explore the critical role of cybersecurity in the cloud ERP landscape. As businesses move from traditional on-premise solutions to cloud-centric environments, cybersecurity challenges grow more complex. Ryan shares how AI-driven threat detection and shared security models empower organizations to protect sensitive data while boosting operational efficiency. Listener takeaways include the importance of security awareness training, the evolving role of AI in security operations, and the growing emphasis on integrating ERP systems into broader identity governance frameworks. With compelling insights on managing insider threats, third-party risks, and emerging technologies, this episode is a must-hear for any business leader or IT professional focused on digital transformation success. Stay secure, stay innovative, and join the conversation!

Brad Johnson is the Senior Regenerative Agriculture Advisor for The Nature Conservancy, where he helps farmers across Idaho and beyond explore new ways of working the land that build healthier soils, stronger operations, and more resilient communities. Brad's path into this work is deeply personal—he grew up on a multi-generational farm in northern Idaho, where as a teenager he saw firsthand how no-till practices could dramatically reduce erosion on the steep, fertile hills of his family's farm. That early “aha moment” set him on a winding path through farming, ranching, research, and even a stint in agricultural sales, before eventually joining TNC in 2019. In this conversation, Brad and I dig into the practical realities of regenerative agriculture—what it looks like on the ground, why it's both promising and challenging to scale, and how trust and relationships are every bit as important as science and technology. He shares stories from TNC's demonstration farms, where producers are experimenting with new biological practices that reduce reliance on fungicides and pesticides, and from high school programs where the next generation of Idaho farmers are already putting regenerative methods into practice. Brad's perspective is grounded in lived experience and a genuine respect for the farmers he works with. Whether you're deep in the ag world or simply curious about how food systems can adapt to a changing climate, this episode offers a clear, hopeful look at what's possible when conservation and agriculture work hand in hand. --- Brad Johnson Regenerative Farming at TNC Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/brad-johnson/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:47 - Intro, 100 years in Idaho 4:52 - Bluegrass sod and Idaho's land 6:53 - No-till drill 9:43 - Buying into no-till 10:54 - From no-till to regenerative 11:40 - Brad's farmer life pre-TNC 14:45 - The TNC introduction 18:46 - Roadblocks to switching to regenerative 20:52 - Examples of regenerative farms 22:54 - Spray to no-spray 28:05 - Another regeneration demonstration farm 31:04 - Success stories 33:27 - Working with a high school 36:34 - Scalability 39:32 - Building trust 41:09 - Looking forward and first steps 43:57 - Podcast recs 45:43 - Wrapping up --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Michelle Griffin is a fractional HR executive and CEO of Griffin Resources. Her company supports small to mid-size domestic and multi-national companies with payroll support, employee development, compliance, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Along the way we discuss – Work on Her Terms (1:30), Scalability (6:50), Business Analytics (11:00), Matching Employee Talents With the Right Client (12:15), Solutions Partner (19:10), Psychology Assessment Tools (24:00), Reverse Knowledge Transfer (29:20), International Business (31:00) Exotic Locales (32:50), Job Interview Skills (35:45), and a Typical Work Day (41:00).   This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Reach out to Michelle and learn how her team can support your HR needs @  Griffin Resources Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.   

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As I'm building yet another software service business after having built and sold one back in 2019, I keep wrestling with a fundamental question that might sound simple but has profound implications: What do I actually own in this business?This episode of The Bootstraped Founder is sponsored by Paddle.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-ownership-paradox-what-do-you-really-control-in-your-software-business/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/416-the-ownership-paradox-what-do-you-really-control-in-your-software-businessCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

We're joined by Garrett Ainsworth, President & CEO of District Metals (TSX-V: DMX - OTCQB: DMXCF - Nasdaq First North: DMXSE SDB), to discuss the latest results from airborne Mobile MT surveys at the Viken Property in Sweden, one of the largest uranium deposits in the world. Garrett explains how these surveys confirmed the known Viken deposit and identified nine new high-priority target areas - with three of them showing even stronger geophysical signatures than Viken itself. Key discussion points include: How Mobile MT surveys validate the Viken deposit through a one-to-one correlation with historic drilling. Nine new target zones discovered, with 6 emerging as the most prospective. Shallow, near-surface potential - many targets appear at ~100m depth or less. Scalability of the alum shale system, where limited drilling could quickly define significant tonnage. Exploration and news flow ahead, including further survey results from other Swedish projects. Garrett also shares perspective on Sweden's pending uranium moratorium lift, expected in late 2025, which would unlock the path to drilling and advancing these discoveries.   ---------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Before Silicon Valley, there was Pittsburgh in the early 1900s. Young entrepreneurs with serious capital flocked to the city, creating industries from the ground up. Plate glass. Oil drilling. Vulcanized rubber. Steel processes that would literally build America's skyline. But today, something incredible is happening in the Steel City again. The same superstructures tower overhead, but below, you'll find robots solving automation challenges that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. We sit down with Jay Douglass, COO of the ARM Institute, inside the historic Mill 19 facility. The epic building sits beneath a 1,400-foot steel framework that once stored World War II ammunition. Only now, it houses one of our country's most advanced robotics labs, and it's all powered by the largest slope solar array in North America. This story is personal to Jay, too. We learn that his great uncle was the first head of workforce at the steel company that operated on this exact site back in 1883. Four generations later, Jay's tackling a problem as old as time: how do you help American manufacturers scale and stay competitive? In this episode, find out: How 450+ Pittsburgh companies are working together instead of against each other The truth behind America's manufacturing dependence (and why we'd be lost buying only US-made products) Why robotics seems like building the "Starship Enterprise" to small manufacturers, and the practical solutions that overcome this A compelling family story spanning 140 years at the same industrial site, from steel workforce supervisor to robotics leader How proper robotics risk assessments save expensive automation mistakes later down the line His formula for the future of domestic manufacturing: Robots + people = Scalability + skillset The history of the Mill 19 building from 1940, when it was constructed, to now Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “We created the industrial world 130 years ago, and now we're really pushing the robotics industry.” - Jay Douglass “We're not going to buy you a robot. We're gonna help you make a better decision.” - Jay Douglass “Another thing about small businesses; if they're not focused on cost, quality, and time to market, by definition they're going out of business.” - Jay Douglass Links & mentions: Connect with Jay Douglass, Chief Operating Officer, ARM Institute on LinkedIn. ARM Institute operates as America's manufacturing robotics consortium, where 450+ companies from start-ups to Fortune 500 giants collaborate on automation projects. Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Financial freedom didn't come easy for Grant Cardone. Raised by a single mother after his father's early death, he saw firsthand how financial insecurity traps the middle class and vowed to break the cycle. Using unconventional strategies  like "storing money" instead of saving, living off passive income, and scaling investments, he built a multi-billion-dollar empire. In this episode, Grant shares how to grow wealth, maximize cash flow, and invest strategically to create a business that thrives in any economy. In this episode, Hala and Grant will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) His Childhood Struggles and Money Mindset (07:06) Why Saving Fails and Cash Flow Wins (12:17) Passive Income as the Key to True Wealth (19:44) Building an Unbreakable Business in a Recession (28:59) Strategies For Dominating Social Media (33:32) Investing in Social Media for Brand Growth (37:58) Grant's Morning Routine and Goal Setting Strategy? Grant Cardone is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, equity fund manager, real estate investor, and the CEO of Cardone Capital. He is the founder of the 10X Movement and leads seven privately held companies that generate $750 million annually. Known for his 10X Growth Conference and bold investment strategies, Grant has inspired entrepreneurs worldwide to think bigger and achieve financial freedom through smart financial planning. He has been recognized by Forbes as a top social media business influencer. Sponsored By: Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting  Open Phone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting.  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com  Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting  Masterclass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/profiting  BitDefender - Save 30% on your subscription at bitdefender.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: YAP E368 with Grant Cardone:  Grant's Book, The 10X Rule: bit.ly/The_10XRule  Grant's Website: grantcardone.com Grant's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grantcardone  Grant's Instagram: instagram.com/grantcardone  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Personal Finance, Stock Market, Scalability, Risk Management, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast 

Modernizing Search Infrastructure: How Instacart Transitioned from Elasticsearch to PostgreSQL for Enhanced Performance and Simplicity. In this episode of The Data Engineering Show, host Benjamin Wagner speaks with Ankit Mittal, former senior engineer at Instacart, about the company's innovative approach to modernizing their search infrastructure by transitioning from Elasticsearch to PostgreSQL for single-retailer search functionality.

In this episode of The Future of ERP, Abhishek Vesudevan from Westernacher shares the story of a company overcoming growth pains caused by disjointed systems and manual workflows. Listeners will learn how a strategic Cloud ERP implementation integrated sales, procurement, finance, warehousing, and transportation—enabling real-time data visibility and driving impressive benefits like freight cost savings and efficiency gains. Abhishek emphasizes that successful transformation hinges not only on technology but on process standardization and engaging users throughout the journey. He also highlights emerging trends, from AI-powered automation to sustainability innovations embedded in ERP. This episode offers practical insights and inspiring stories for any business pursuing digital transformation. Tune in to hear how ERP is evolving from a backend system to the brain of business. Listen now and rethink what ERP can do for your organization!

Most people do very little strategic thinking about what investments they have or why they have them. They simply follow the herd or a popular investment newsletter that promises huge returns. In this episode I explain why residential rental properties are a cornerstone of my investment strategy and why I recommend you consider them as well. I get into specifically why I support these investments with infinite banking or family banking life insurance policies and show a couple of examples of the financial impact of doing so.   Highlights Why rental properties and hard assets? Impact of overall portfolio on wealth returns. Infinite banking: explanation and personal impact. Lessons from a rural upbringing and stagflation. Navy career and financial wake-up call. Control over money equals reduced risk. Maslow's hierarchy of needs applied to investments. Direct vs. indirect investment risk. Differences between savings and investments. Borrowing against life insurance for investments. Infinite banking's financial advantage demonstration. Differences in returns with infinite banking. Constructing an infinite banking policy. Whole life insurance vs. IUL and its implications. Accessing and contributing flexibility to policies. Scalability and contribution duration in policies.   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/  gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/  https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

What if technology rooted in the arts could save lives—and AI could help rebuild a more functional society? In this inspiring and insightful episode, entrepreneur and creative visionary Kyiana Williams shares her powerful journey from the arts to civic technology. She and Rob discuss how platforms like her companies, e.e.r.s. and Entertwine, are bridging the gap between creativity and employment and between everyday citizens need for better emergency response in crises and better government communication on a daily basis. They explore the future of AI, the importance of accessibility and products designed for everyone, as well as how technology can empower communities in times of crisis. Packed with wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and policy makers, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to shape a more resilient, connected world.Feel free to follow and engage with KYIANA here:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyiana-williams/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kywi_the_fruit/- Website: https://www.entertwine.us/- Website: https://eers.us/#homeWe're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Connections05:02 The Role of AI in Society08:05 Entertainment and Technology: A Dual Perspective13:52 The Importance of Creative Accessibility19:38 Civic Engagement and Technology25:36 The Value of Art in Society27:34 The Evolution of the Entertainment Industry32:25 The Future of Film and Television38:22 Empowering Change Through Information40:37 Introducing Ears: A New Resource for Communities47:36 The Role of Technology in Emergency Situations48:12 AI and Information Accessibility49:22 Enhancing Communication During Crises50:36 The Importance of Human Oversight in AI52:04 Personalized Information Delivery Systems54:02 Scalability of AI Solutions in Government56:17 Language Accessibility in Emergency Communications58:23 Business Opportunities for Civic Tech01:00:27 Specialized AI Agents for Different Departments01:02:20 The Human Element in Government Services01:05:23 Embedding Technology in Government Operations01:07:42 The Need for Efficient Communication Systems01:10:07 Conclusion: Bridging the Gap in Civic Engagement01:10:48 Empowering Communities Through Technology01:13:42 Optimism Amidst Uncertainty01:14:08 The Power of Collective Action01:22:07 Advice for Multi-Project Entrepreneurs

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2025 and talking to Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability about "Connected Reliability with EMaint". Scott MacKenzie interviews Michael Mills, Technical Sales Manager at Fluke Reliability, about the eMaint X5 system. X5, the third version in three years, is a scalable, cloud-based system designed for global deployment, integrating data from various locations and currencies. It supports standardized benchmarking and offers a unified dashboard for executive views. X5 also includes a spare parts inventory section and integrates with Azima's vibration analysis for automated work order generation. Future developments focus on standardization, mobile enhancements, and AI/machine learning to improve data accuracy and user experience. Action Items [ ] Reach out to Michael Mills on LinkedIn to connect and learn more about email and Fluke Reliability's solutions. Outline Introduction and Welcome Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting its focus on industry professionals and innovations. Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners and thanks them for their support, mentioning the platform's celebration of industry professionals. Scott MacKenzie announces the broadcast from the Accelerate 2025 event, sponsored by Fluke Reliability. Scott MacKenzie introduces Michael Mills, the Technical Sales Manager with Fluke Reliability, and expresses excitement about discussing various topics. Discussion on Autonomous Cars and Personal Backgrounds Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss their experiences with autonomous cars, specifically Waymo. Michael Mills shares his positive experience with the autonomous car, noting the absence of a driver. Scott MacKenzie mentions his son's experience with the autonomous car and expresses excitement about the future of such technology. Michael Mills provides a brief background on himself, mentioning his 10-year tenure with Fluke Reliability and his focus on software and integrated systems. Overview of eMaint X5 System Scott MacKenzie expresses enthusiasm for the connected reliability effort at Fluke Reliability. Michael Mills explains the evolution of the eMaint system, from X3 to X5, highlighting the modern technology and scalability of X5. Michael Mills discusses the global deployment capabilities of X5, including support for different currencies and time zones. Scott MacKenzie inquires about the system's ability to provide an executive view of data across multiple sites, and Michael Mills confirms its capabilities. Currency and Scalability of eMaint X5 Scott MacKenzie asks about the system's handling of currency and exchange rates, and Michael Mills confirms its ability to pull and translate data from different databases. Michael Mills discusses the ongoing development and integration of new technologies like Zima and Proof Technica into the eMaint system. Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the architectural vision of eMate as a hub for seamless connectivity and integration with other systems. Michael Mills emphasizes the importance of standardization and the ability to scale the system across multiple locations. Cloud Transition and Support Scott MacKenzie and Michael Mills discuss the transition from on-premise to cloud-based systems, with eMaint being one of the first to adopt a SaaS platform. Michael Mills highlights the benefits of cloud-based systems,...

Are you building a business or building a life?  In this episode, Deb Boulanger and Sailynn Doyle talk about the hidden challenges—like burnout in entrepreneurship and the false promises of the franchise business model—that stall sustainable business growth. Discover the pivotal role of business systems and automation, and how a simple 90-day business plan can transform chaos into clarity. From the raw realities of burnout and shame to the revolutionary four-pillar foundation of sustainable scalability, this episode is packed with paradigm-shifting advice for women entrepreneurs. Don't just chase revenue goals—discover how the right systems can set you free.  This conversation isn't just about scaling up; it's about claiming the life—and business—you truly want.   Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram,  Read More about Life After Corporate HERE       Connect with Sailynn Doyle Website: www.passionpurposeposture.com www.instagram.com/sailynndoyle www.facebook.com/sailynndoyle www.linkedin.com/in/sailynndoyle https://www.youtube.com/c/SailynnDoyle   More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 227. How Heidi Solomon-Orlick Built GirlzWhoSell and Redefined Success After 60 226. How Cinthia Pacheco Built a SEO-Driven Digital Marketing Agency 225. Plant Medicine for Entrepreneurs Healing Trauma and Unlocking Potential   Tweetable Quotes: “When I sat down and broke out what I actually did during those two years, it came down to four core pillars. And that's what I call my legacy business system”...Sailynn Doyle on how she created her Legacy Business System “I really fine tuned everything to get to the point where that business truly ran like a machine. And that was what I wanted.”...Sailynn Doyle on building a fine tuned business   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com

Commercial real estate can create life-changing wealth, but it can also lead to significant challenges if you jump in unprepared. In this podcast, we break down the pros and cons of investing in commercial and multifamily properties and explore why having someone in your corner could be the smartest move you ever make.Whether you're transitioning from single-family rentals or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights into:- Cash flow potential and scalability- Tenant and income stability- Forced appreciation strategies- Capital requirements and deal complexity- Management and financing risks- Market sensitivity and recession resilienceJoin Julia, a seasoned coach at Commercial Property Advisors, as she shares expert insights to help you determine whether commercial real estate is right for you!

In this episode, Sean Harvey, CRO at RocketRez, shares a practical framework for building coaching cultures that actually stick. He explains why trust, not tactics, is the starting point for real performance, and how coaching must move beyond pipeline reviews and into intentional skill development. From his early Oracle training to leading teams through hypergrowth and private equity scale-ups, Sean outlines the lessons that shaped his belief in coaching as both a performance lever and a retention strategy.If you're still coaching “on the fly” or stuck playing super-rep, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. Sean covers the link between psychological safety and rep engagement, how vulnerability-based trust unlocks real development, and why sustainable growth demands coaching at every level from C-suite to the frontlines. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of what coaching is, what it's not, and how to build a team that stays, grows, and performs.Key Takeaways1. Coaching must start at the top to stick long-termIf the C-suite doesn't model and prioritize coaching, it gets deprioritized the moment short-term pressure hits.2. Trust is the foundation of any real coaching cultureReps won't grow unless they believe their manager has their long-term development, not just this quarter's numbers, in mind.3. Vulnerability-based trust drives engagement and learning.Creating psychologically safe spaces where reps can fail and learn openly is what unlocks real skill development.4. Great managers coach people, not just deals.Coaching isn't about saving deals; it's about building reps who can consistently win without constant intervention.5. Consistency matters more than intensity.A lightweight but regular coaching rhythm beats sporadic “inspiration bursts” that vanish under pressure.6. You can't scale if you're only hiring more reps.Scalability means increasing productivity per rep, which only happens when you build coaching into the operating system.7. Coaching drives retention, especially in high-talent environmentsReps stay where they feel invested in, especially when they're being challenged to grow with structure and support.8. Managers are overwhelmed and under-equipped to coachMost FLMs were promoted as top reps but were never taught how to develop others; tools and frameworks help close this gap.9. The best leaders have coaching “trees”Just like in sports, great coaches produce other great coaches; mentoring others to lead is a force multiplier.10. Success is compounding when coaching becomes cultureWhen coaching becomes normalized, teams get better, faster, improving not just results, but predictability.

Scott Trench once felt limited in a corporate job, questioning whether financial freedom before retirement was even possible. Afraid of wasting decades climbing the corporate ladder for incremental raises at the cost of his freedom, he embraced frugality, disciplined saving, and smart investing. By the age of 27, he had achieved financial independence. In this episode, Scott shares his Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journey and actionable strategies for building wealth early, empowering you to reach financial freedom long before retirement. In this episode, Hala and Scott will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) From Early Career to BiggerPockets CEO (08:47) Scrappy Lessons and Startup Growth Hacks (13:51) Scaling BiggerPockets: Strategy and Growth (19:18) How BiggerPockets Makes Money (26:42) Stepping Down as CEO to Become a Full-Time Creator (30:14) The FIRE Movement and Its Evolving Models (39:47) Frugal Living, Wealth Building, and Saving Hacks (45:51) Smart Real Estate Strategies for Beginners (57:59) Different Paths to Financial Independence Scott Trench is a real estate investor and former CEO of BiggerPockets, the world's largest community for real estate investors. He co-hosts the BiggerPockets Money podcast, sharing insights on personal finance and wealth building. Scott is the bestselling author of Set for Life and a leading voice in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, promoting strategies for financial planning, investment, and early retirement. Sponsored By: Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting  Open Phone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting.  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  SKIMS - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com  Policy Genius - Secure your family's future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/profiting  Masterclass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/profiting  BitDefender - Save 30% on your subscription at bitdefender.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Scott's Book, Set For Life: bit.ly/SetforLife  Scott's Instagram: instagram.com/scott_trench  Scott's Podcast, BiggerPockets Money: bit.ly/BPMP-apple  Scott's YouTube, BiggerPockets Money: bit.ly/BPM-YouTube  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Stock Market, Scalability, Risk Management, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast.

How do you keep a computer running non-stop? This week Technology Now explores the world of fault tolerant computing. We dive into how fault tolerance works, what industries use it, and why such a useful form of computing isn't as ubiquitous as we might expect. Casey Taylor, Vice President and General Manager HPE Nonstop Compute tells us more. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Casey Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getcaseytaylorOur previous episode with Casey: https://hpe.lnk.to/missioncriticalfaSources:https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-causehttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-causehttps://www.kovrr.com/reports/the-uk-cost-of-the-crowdstrike-incidenthttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyager/mission-overview/https://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyager/where-are-voyager-1-and-voyager-2-now/A. Avizienis, G. C. Gilley, F. P. Mathur, D. A. Rennels, J. A. Rohr and D. K. Rubin, "The STAR (Self-Testing And Repairing) Computer: An Investigation of the Theory and Practice of Fault-Tolerant Computer Design," in IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. C-20, no. 11, pp. 1312-1321, Nov. 1971, doi: 10.1109/T-C.1971.223133. https://www.cs.unc.edu/~anderson/teach/comp790/papers/Siewiorek_Fault_Tol.pdf

On this week's episode of Best Ever CRE, John Chang and Matt Faircloth interview each other in a fireside chat style. They unpack the three market drivers John watches most — jobs, demographics and local supply — and why rates matter mainly when the deal hits underwriting rather than for predicting operating performance. Matt explains his pivot toward day-one cash flow, positive leverage and scalability while moving away from C class value add plays. They debate hospitality with Matt favoring flagged limited-service hotels tied to business travel as John flags labor and construction headwinds, then trade war stories on COVID and Lehman that forced forecasts to flip overnight. This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With strong drill results confirming mineralization across nearly a kilometer of strike length, Kodiak Copper (TSXV: KDK | OTCQB: KDKCF | FRA: 5DD1) is positioning its flagship MPD Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia for significant growth.President, CEO, and Director Claudia Tornquist explains why the upcoming maiden Mineral Resource Estimate could be a major catalyst, along with other key developments driving investor momentum.Discover how the company is advancing towards the Q4 resource milestone in the full interview.For more information, check out Kodiak Copper's website: https://kodiakcoppercorp.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/pjk3EReQ3xUAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

What if blockchain technology could be as seamless as swiping a credit card or streaming your favorite show? In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail and Former Research Lead at Polygon, to explore how he's working to make that vision a reality. Prabal shares his insights on tackling some of the biggest challenges in the blockchain space, from data availability and scalability to fragmentation and user experience. His mission? To make blockchain invisible to the end user.We also dive into the multichain future and why interoperability is the key to mass adoption. Prabal explains how Avail is building the infrastructure to unify the fragmented blockchain ecosystem and shares exciting news about Avail's acquisition of Arcana, a move that could redefine how developers and users experience Web3.Chapters:00:00 Imagine a seamless blockchain world: Introducing Prabal Banerjee and today's themes02:18 What is Avail? Tackling scalability and fragmentation in a multichain world03:55 Why fragmentation matters: The case for interoperability over single-chain dominance08:11 Making blockchain invisible: Lessons from Web2 and the user experience problem10:04 Bridging pain points: Why blockchain meta-interoperability is the future16:16 The role of wallets and abstracting complexity for mass adoption25:08 Interoperability between rollups and sovereign chains: Unlocking new possibilities36:02 Beyond 8 billion users: The rise of agents and verifiable internet interactions40:48 Avail's acquisition of Arcana: What it means for developers and users50:02 Lightning round: Blockchain problems, overhyped trends, and Prabal's favorite chain

Today, the Elixir Wizards wrap up Season 14 “Enter the Elixirverse.” Dan, Charles, and Sundi look back at some common themes: Elixir plays well with others, bridges easily to access languages and tools, and remains a powerful technology for data flow, concurrency, and developer experience. We revisit the popular topics of the year, from types and tooling to AI orchestration and reproducible dev environments, and share what we're excited to explore next.   We also invite your questions and takeaways to help shape future seasons and conference conversations. Season 14 doubles as a handy primer for anyone curious about how Elixir integrates across the stack.   Key topics discussed in this episode:   * Lessons from a season of interoperability * Set-theoretic types and what new compiler warnings unlock * AI in practice: LLM orchestration, fallbacks, and real-world use * SDUI and GraphQL patterns for shipping UI across web/iOS/Android * Dataframes in Elixir with Explorer for analytics workflows * Python interoperability (ErlPort, PythonX) and when to reach for it * Reproducible dev environments with Nix and friends * Performance paths: Rustler and Zig for native extensions * Bluetooth & Nerves: Blue Heron and hardware integrations * DevEx upgrades: LiveView, build pipelines, and standard project setup * Observability and ops: Prometheus/Grafana and sensible deployments * Community feedback, conferences, and what's on deck for next season   Links mentioned in this episode: Cars.com S14E06 SDUI at Scale with Elixir https://youtu.be/nloRcgngTk?si=g4Zd4N1s56Ronrtw https://hexdocs.pm/phoenixliveview/Phoenix.LiveView.html https://wordpress.com/ https://elixir-lang.org/ S14E01 Zigler: Zig NIFs for Elixir https://youtu.be/hSAvWxh26TU?si=d55tVuZbNw0KCfT https://ziglang.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/zigler/Zig.html https://github.com/blue-heron/blueheron https://github.com/elixir-explorer/explorer S14E08 Nix for Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/yymUcgy4OAk?si=BRgTlc2VK5bsIhIf https://nixos.org/ https://nix.dev/ S14E07 Set Theoretic Types in Elixir https://youtu.be/qMmEnXcHxL4?si=Ux2lebiwEp3mc0e S14E10 Python in Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/SpVLrrWkRqE?si=ld3oQVXVlWHpo7eV https://www.python.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/pythonx/ https://github.com/Pyrlang/Pyrlang https://github.com/erlport/erlport S14E03 LangChain: LLM Integration for Elixir https://youtu.be/OwFaljL3Ptc?si=A0sDs2dzJ0UoE2PY https://github.com/brainlid/langchain S14E04 Nx & Machine Learning in Elixir https://youtu.be/Ju64kAMLlkw?si=zdVnkBTTLHvIZNBm S14E05 Rustler: Bridging Elixir and Rust https://youtu.be/2RBw7B9OfwE?si=aRVYOyxxW8fTmoRA https://github.com/rusterlium/rustler Season 3: Working with Elixir https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaDbhMRpGuYpboVNbp1Fl9PD&si=hbe7qt4gRUfrMtpj S14E11 Vibe Coding the LoopedIn Crochet App https://youtu.be/DX0SjmPE92g?si=zCBPjS1huRDIeVeP Season 5: Adopting Elixir  YouTubeLaunchisode and Outlaws Takeover with Chris Keathley, Amos King, and Anna Neyzberg S13E01 Igniter: Elixir Code Generation https://youtu.be/WM9iQlQSF_g?si=e0CAiML2qC2SxmdL Season 8: Elixir in a Polyglot Environment https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaAPlvMd-RDp6LWFjI67wOGN&si=YCI7WLA8qozD57iw !! We Want to Hear Your Thoughts *!!* Have questions, comments, or topics you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Share your thoughts with us here: https://forms.gle/Vm7mcYRFDgsqqpDC9

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Jonathan Kolozsvary, Global Head of Small Business at Visa, about the evolving landscape of the creator economy, emphasizing the importance of financial tools and resources tailored for creators. He highlights the recognition of creators as small businesses by Visa and the need for a robust financial infrastructure to support their unique challenges. The discussion also covers insights from the Visa Creator Summit, the significance of co-creation in product development, and emerging trends.

Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch!Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free)Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free)Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work!Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swag ;)Takeaways:BoTorch is designed for researchers who want flexibility in Bayesian optimization.The integration of BoTorch with PyTorch allows for differentiable programming.Scalability at Meta involves careful software engineering practices and testing.Open-source contributions enhance the development and community engagement of BoTorch.LLMs can help incorporate human knowledge into optimization processes.Max emphasizes the importance of clear communication of uncertainty to stakeholders.The role of a researcher in industry is often more application-focused than in academia.Max's team at Meta works on adaptive experimentation and Bayesian optimization.Chapters:08:51 Understanding BoTorch12:12 Use Cases and Flexibility of BoTorch15:02 Integration with PyTorch and GPyTorch17:57 Practical Applications of BoTorch20:50 Open Source Culture at Meta and BoTorch's Development43:10 The Power of Open Source Collaboration47:49 Scalability Challenges at Meta51:02 Balancing Depth and Breadth in Problem Solving55:08 Communicating Uncertainty to Stakeholders01:00:53 Learning from Missteps in Research01:05:06 Integrating External Contributions into BoTorch01:08:00 The Future of Optimization with LLMsThank you to my Patrons for making this episode possible!Yusuke Saito, Avi Bryant, Ero Carrera, Giuliano Cruz, James Wade, Tradd Salvo, William Benton, James Ahloy, Robin Taylor,, Chad Scherrer, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Bertrand Wilden, James Thompson, Stephen Oates, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Jack Wells, Matthew Maldonado, Ian Costley, Ally Salim, Larry Gill, Ian Moran, Paul Oreto, Colin Caprani, Colin Carroll, Nathaniel Burbank, Michael Osthege, Rémi Louf, Clive Edelsten, Henri Wallen, Hugo Botha, Vinh Nguyen, Marcin Elantkowski, Adam C. Smith, Will Kurt, Andrew Moskowitz, Hector Munoz, Marco Gorelli, Simon Kessell, Bradley Rode, Patrick Kelley, Rick Anderson, Casper de Bruin, Philippe Labonde, Michael Hankin, Cameron Smith, Tomáš Frýda, Ryan Wesslen, Andreas Netti, Riley King, Yoshiyuki Hamajima, Sven De Maeyer, Michael DeCrescenzo, Fergal M, Mason Yahr, Naoya Kanai, Aubrey Clayton, Jeannine Sue, Omri Har Shemesh, Scott Anthony Robson, Robert Yolken, Or Duek, Pavel Dusek, Paul Cox, Andreas Kröpelin, Raphaël R, Nicolas Rode,...

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with John Zimmerman, Founder & CEO of Harvest Integrated, about HVAC solutions for the cannabis industry. John explains how his company approaches retrofit applications by offering full solutions, including ductwork, electrical services, and equipment installation. He emphasizes the importance of designing scalable, efficient systems without burdening growers with unnecessary upfront costs, providing them with long-term solutions for their HVAC needs. The discussion also focuses on the best types of equipment for grow operations. John shares why packaged DX units with variable speed compressors are the ideal choice, offering flexibility as plants grow and the environment changes. He also discusses how 24/7 monitoring and service calls are handled, and how they're leveraging technology to streamline maintenance. The conversation wraps up by exploring the growing trend of “HVAC as a service” and its impact on businesses, especially those in the cannabis industry that may not have the capital for large upfront investments. John also touches on the future of HVAC service models, comparing them to data centers and explaining how the shift from large capital expenditures to manageable monthly expenses can help businesses grow more efficiently. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone in the HVAC field, particularly those working with or interested in the cannabis industry. Expect to Learn: How Harvest Integrated handles retrofit applications and provides full HVAC solutions. Why packaged DX units with variable speed compressors are best for grow operations. How 24/7 monitoring and streamlined service improve system reliability. The advantages of "HVAC as a service" for growers and businesses. Why shifting from capital expenses to operating expenses can help businesses scale effectively. Episode Highlights: [00:33] - Introduction Part 2 with John Zimmerman [02:48] - Full HVAC Solutions: Design, Ductwork, and Electrical Services [04:12] - Subcontracting Work vs. In-House Installers and Service [05:48] - Best HVAC Equipment for Grow Rooms: Packaged DX Units vs. Four-Pipe Systems [08:50] - Variable Speed Compressors and Scalability for Grow Operations [10:33] - Managing Evaporator Coils and Filters in Humid Environments [13:08] - Pricing and Business Model: HVAC as a Service for Growers [16:05] - Expanding HVAC as a Service Beyond the Cannabis Industry [20:18] - The Future of HVAC Service Models This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Master: https://www.master.ca/ Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/ Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ property.com: https://mccreadie.property.com SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guest John Zimmerman on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zimmerman-p-e-3161216/ Harvest Integrated: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvestintegrated/ Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Dive into Episode 174 of ‘On the Delo' as David DeLorenzo welcomes Mike Myers—the “Mike Myers of Hospitality”—for a no-holds-barred origin story spanning nightclubs, gyms, and iconic restaurant concepts across Arizona. From sneaking into college bars with a fake ID to launching a beer brand inspired by legendary gold, Mike walks us through every triumph, hard lesson, and late-night hustle, unfiltered.Hear how bootstrapping gyms led to massive exits, what really happened when he inherited a struggling bar, and why building community (and owning the dirt under your restaurant) is the secret sauce to survival. Get the behind-the-scenes tales of Rusty Buckle, Dutchman's Gold Lager, and the brand-new Back Alley Barbecue, powered by a MasterChef winner. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to scale in the hospitality world—or just want to steal a few mindsets from a guy who's failed and risen more than once—this is can't-miss.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:11) Kicking Off #174: Introductions, Age, and the Hospitality “Mike Myers”(1:12 - 4:35) Bay Area Beginnings: Nightclubs, Football, and the Accidental Door Gig(4:36 - 6:47) The Gym Business: Scaling Anytime Fitness and Private Equity Exit(6:48 - 8:20) Arizona Bound: Recession Lessons and the Bar Buyout Adventure(8:21 - 11:37) Sink or Swim: Learning to Run Sports Bars and the Real Lessons of Restaurant Life(11:38 - 14:16) Big Business Moves: Distribution, Margins, and Corporate Life at US Foods & Cisco(14:17 - 17:23) Building Hospitality First: Team, Food, and the Secrets of Scalability(17:24 - 20:03) Reviews & Reality: The Human Side of Running a Restaurant(20:04 - 23:41) Turning Setbacks Into Systems: Surviving Mother's Day Meltdowns and Major Pivots(23:42 - 28:07) The Power of Local: Partnership, Networking, and Community-Driven Growth(28:08 - 33:22) From Tenant to Owner: Jumping into Real Estate Development(33:23 - 43:50) Dutchman's Gold: Brewing Liquid Treasure and Building a Beer Brand from Scratch(43:51 - 46:42) EXCLUSIVE: Launching Back Alley Barbecue with MasterChef's Sean O'Neill(46:43 - 51:47) Rapid Fire: Metallica, Muscle Cars, and Why Mindset Wins Every Day

I've known Jason Benedict for over a decade.He's a smart entrepreneur and marketing agency owner who understands the transformative impact of AI on sales and business operations. We get into the evolution of AI tools, the benefits of automation, and how you can implement AI solutions to streamline processes and make mo' money. We touch on the costs associated with setting up AI systems, the importance of multi-channel communication—multi-media, multi-step—and I get him to give a live demonstration of an AI agent in action. Connect With Jason to See This In Action:Text: Agency to 947.777.7332 or call or visit:Automation.AgencyTakeawaysAI is revolutionizing the sales process.Automation can save businesses significant time and money.Voice AI can operate 24/7, enhancing customer service.Understanding your data is crucial for effective AI implementation.AI can outperform traditional sales methods by a large margin.Small businesses can benefit greatly from AI solutions.The setup of AI agents can be quick and efficient.AI can capture customer information in real-time.Multi-channel communication is essential for modern marketing.Businesses should start with simple tasks to integrate AI.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Sales02:41 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact05:26 Utilizing AI for Outbound Strategies08:07 Legal Considerations in AI Communication10:50 Cost-Effectiveness of AI Solutions13:38 Building and Training AI Agents16:14 Subscription Models and Maintenance of AI18:58 Scalability and Suitability of AI for Businesses23:28 Managing AI Updates and Knowledge Bases25:44 The Role of AI in Business Automation29:01 Multi-Channel AI Communication Strategies31:45 Live Demo with AI Agent Ava35:58 Implementing AI for Business GrowthNeed help with sales, marketing, systems, keeping humanity in all of the above?Text or call me: (7 ONE 4) 369-8004 or schedule some time here.Unlock the secrets of sales success by understanding what makes people do the things they do—access your free training: https://wesschaeffer.com/dailyBecome unstoppable in 12 weeks for free, with the 12 Weeks To Peak™ habit tracker: https://wesschaeffer.com/12wConnect with me:X -- https://X.com/saleswhispererInstagram -- https://instagram.com/saleswhispererLinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/#12WeeksToPeak #SalesTraining #GoalSetting #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset